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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Judge rules feds can’t require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money
Maine was among nearly two dozen states that sued over the Trump administration’s new policy.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills says red flag ballot initiative is wrong for Maine
In an opinion column, the state’s top Democrat stated her reasons for voting against Question 2 on the fall ballot.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Federal cuts threaten Maine environment, leaders say
Concerns were outlined by the Maine Climate Council and in a new report from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
2 years in, Maine graduate student workers will rally for a contract
The union that includes students across the state’s university system is demonstrating over what they call a too-long negotiation process as they seek higher wages and better health care.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Gov. Mills announces new Maine Life Sciences Center
State officials hope the center and an accompanying lab space will help turn Maine into a leader in the lucrative and expanding field of life sciences.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
COVID-19 vaccine rollout creates confusion for Maine patients, but shots are now more available
Supplies of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccines remain limited.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Threats against Maine lawmakers have tripled over the last 2 years
Reports of threats against lawmakers here have coincided with a similar rise in threats nationally.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Press Herald Toy Fund prepares gifts for 4,000 Maine kids this holiday season
Applications to receive gifts open Oct. 1, but volunteers are already hard at work for the nonprofit’s 76th year making spirits bright.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Social Security is ending paper checks. What does it mean for Maine recipients?
The Trump administration is phasing out paper checks starting next week, but those who haven’t switched to online payments will still be paid.